Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2009. Eight states will receive $6.6 million in Striving Readers grants to improve the literacy skills of struggling adolescent readers, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced today. The purpose of the Striving Readers program is to raise reading achievement in Title I-eligible middle and high schools[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Highlights Need For Affordable, Accessible Healthcare
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn recently visited the Howard Brown Health Center to highlight the importance and need for affordable and accessible healthcare. The Howard Brown Health Center provides comprehensive primary medical care, mental health services, and social support to more than 36,000 community members, many of whom are[Read More…]
Three Teens Charged in Beating Death of 16-year-old Derrion Albert
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Chicago Breaking News Center is reporting that three teens have been charged with first degree murder in the beating death of 16-year-old Derrion Albert: UPDATE: Three teenagers have been charged with first-degree murder in the beating death of Derrion Albert, according to the Cook County state’s attorney’s[Read More…]
Documentary Exposé, A Forgotten Injustice, at GSU
Mexican Americans forced out of the United States during the Depression. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Title V-Latino Center for Excellence at Governors State University is sponsoring a special presentation by journalist Vicente Serrano of his documentary exposé, “A Forgotten Injustice,” on October 8, at 4:30 p.m., in The[Read More…]
‘A Shayna Maidel’ Opens New Season at ITC
The Illinois Theatre Center. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Illinois Theatre Center of Park Forest opened its 34th season Friday as the only professional Equity theatre in the South Suburbs. The opening production is the Holocaust drama A Shayna Maidel by Barbara Lebow. The production runs through October 11.[Read More…]
Do You Have a Family Emergency Plan?
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Do you have a Family Emergency Plan? September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and the Park Forest Fire Department wants to help you develop a plan in the event of an emergency. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 28, 2009
Saturday was Kiwanis Pancake Day in Park Forest. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Photo Gallery: Park Forest Kiwanis Pancake Day 2009 Updated 09/28/09 at 1:14 p.m. with revised information regarding the Park Forest House Tour. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— September 28, 2009. If you attended this year’s Park Forest Art Fair, you may have[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of September 28, 2009
The Village Board Room. (PHOTO ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — September 28, 2009. Village Management Village Board Meeting – September 29 The next meeting of the Village Board will be held on Tuesday, September 29 beginning at 8 p.m. The meeting is scheduled as such in observance of the Yom[Read More…]
16-year-old Derrion Albert Beaten to Death in Broad Daylight
According to police, 16-year-old Derrion Albert was an innocent victim who was dragged into a mob of teens fighting on Chicago’s South Side. The news comes from WLS-TV, ABC 7 in Chicago: Authorities say 16-year-old Derrion Albert was walking from school in broad daylight when he was beaten to death.[Read More…]
HHS Statement Regarding National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, 2009
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2009. On September 27, our nation will observe National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD). This is a day for us to reflect on the devastating impact that HIV and AIDS have had among gay and bisexual men, to recognize that HIV continues to affect this community[Read More…]
